Rick Wakeman - Arthur lyrics

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“Whoso pulleth out this sword from this anvil is the trueborn king of all Britain”<br />

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Upon a New Year's day<br />

A host of knights did pray<br />

That from the anvil one could draw the sword.<br />

As each knight took his turn<br />

They found the anvil, held it firm;<br />

None worthy of a future King and Lord.<br />

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Sir Kay the bravest knight<br />

Appeared to try his might<br />

He dreamed of being King, as all the rest<br />

To Arthur Sir Kay called to search<br />

And bring for him a sword<br />

In earnest Arthur set about his quest.<br />

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The churchyard in the wood<br />

The sword and anvil stood<br />

And Arthur drew the sword out of the stone<br />

The anvil now defeated<br />

His quest for the sword completed<br />

A sword that was to place him on the throne<br />

A sword that was to place him on the throne.<br />

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Sir Ector and Sir Kay saw the sword<br />

And knelt to pray<br />

Then gently took it from young Arthur's hand<br />

They marvelled at his quest<br />

Proclaiming to the rest<br />

Arthur is the King of all this land<br />

Arthur the King of all this land.